Following the Civil War, the Constitution was amended to ensure that states could not deny any citizen:

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The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, states that no state shall “deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.” It also mandates equal protection under the law for all citizens, which means that states cannot discriminate against anyone based on race, ethnicity, gender or any other status. While the right to vote and serve in the armed forces are important rights, they were not directly addressed by this amendment. The right to run for public office and a guaranteed minimum wage established by the federal government are not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.

Following the Civil War, the Constitution Was Amended to Ensure